'No preaching' and other tactics as China woos African leaders
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
China's flagging economy -- and Kanye West -- give each other a helping hand
The American rapper's unexpected China concert boosted local spending, which the government desperately needs but has struggled to do.1 hour ago - China -
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The Hill - Politics
'Uncommitted' leaders say they won't endorse Harris
The Uncommitted National Movement won’t endorse Vice President Harris for the White House, the pro-Palestinian group said Thursday, even as it opposes former President Trump and cautions against ...2 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
ABC News - Top stories
Israeli police, intelligence foil alleged $1 million plot to assassinate leaders
Israeli police and intelligence services said they foiled an Iranian plot to assassinate top leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.2 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers. When she was a child growing up in Kenya , Margaret Nyamumbo ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Malaysian police detain CEO and other leaders of Islamic group as probe into child sex abuse widens
Malaysian police on Thursday detained the CEO and other top leaders of an Islamic business group that is under investigation after hundreds of children believed to be sexually abused were rescued ...7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How to Be a Feminist Leader, According to Melinda French Gates
You don't need a billion dollars or big diversity initiatives to fight sexism and support women, French Gates explains.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters leader says Harris, Trump wouldn't 'commit'
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien told The Hill that the union did not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Trump “because both candidates didn't commit on the core issues that ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Executive Leaders Need to Build a Foundation of Self-Care
Women, especially, should take time to reflect on and implement how to prioritize emotional well-being.20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: JD Vance woos voters in battleground North Carolina
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump's running mate, will speak in North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. Vance is working to grow support for the GOP ticket in the increasingly close ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess and partly restored the aura of its intelligence agencies. But its long-term intent is unclear.23 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Which Candidate Are Top Business Leaders Endorsing for President?
Business titans are flooding social media with presidential endorsements for Harris or Trump. See who supports whom.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch: House Democratic leaders hold briefing
House Democratic leaders held a press briefing Wednesday morning as the chamber prepared for a rescheduled vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding plan later in the day. House ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Jeremy Bowen: Tactical triumph for Israel, but Hezbollah won't be deterred
Reports said Israel's planned attack was not used in the way they hoped, and was triggered early.Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
The return of the SuperSonics, conference realignment and other big NBA expansion questions
Now that the NBA's TV deal is complete, expansion is up next. So when will it happen and who will be involved?Yesterday - NBA -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Starmer’s £100,000 in tickets and gifts more than any other recent party leader
Prime minister has come under fire recently for clothing, accommodation and glasses provided by Waheed Alli. Keir Starmer has declared more free tickets and gifts than other major party leaders in ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Politics
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Simultaneous pager explosions kill Hezbollah members, others, injuring thousands
Hezbollah members' handheld pagers simultaneously exploded Tuesday in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding thousands more, according to officials. Hezbollah and the Lebanese ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump and Other Presidents Embrace Golf. It’s a Headache for Secret Service.
Sitting and former presidents must be mindful of when and where they play. Ronald Reagan largely gave up the game after a man took hostages while he was at Augusta.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
The Sims is getting a film adaptation, among other additions
Electronic Arts plans several expansions to The Sims franchise, including a movie and a shared social network across many experiences.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Renowned ballet dancer and mom die within 1 day of each other
Boston Ballet second soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince and her adoptive mother Elaine DePrince have both died, the DePrince family confirmed to ABC News.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sean "Diddy" Combs indicted for sex trafficking, other charges. What to know.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on alleged actions prosecutors say date back to 2008. Combs faces charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.2 days ago - Russia -
Inc. - Business
One Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocking Trial Ends as Others Loom
As proceedings wind up in Portland, suits brought by Washington State and Colorado head to court to stop the grocery chain tie-up.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The immigrants you fear are just like your ancestors. Don’t fall for political scare tactics.
Immigrants to America have always faced prejudice and discrimination, but their children assimilate into American culture, proving that they are just like their ancestors who came generations ago.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."2 days ago - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
"I am a rapist, like the others in this room," Frenchman tells court
"She did not deserve this," Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband says at his trial in France, admitting to drugging and raping her and inviting other men to join in.2 days ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
SEB Appoints Chief Operating Officer, Makes Other Organizational Changes
The Sweden-based bank, which is consolidating its wealth and asset-management operations, said Jonas Ahlstrom, currently head of the large corporates & financial institutions, was appointed COO and ...2 days ago